Jaconé Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s take a proper look at what Jaconé’s got cooking for us over the next couple of weeks. It’s a bit of a mixed bag, but there are some definite windows where you’ll want to be in the water.

We start off on Wednesday the 8th with a bit of a dud. The swell’s pushing 5ft from the SSW, but it’s messy with an 8-second period and onshore winds. The energy’s moderate (602), but the conditions are just poor. You’re better off waiting.

Thursday the 9th is where things turn around. Morning is the pick with the wind going glassy from the WSW. The swell drops slightly to 5ft from the SSW with a period of 9 seconds, and the combined energy is still solid (574). Expect very good surf. This is likely your first standout of the period – clean and lined up. The water temperature is 74°, which is pretty much spot on for this time of year, so nothing unusual there.

Friday the 10th keeps the vibe going. We’ve got a new pulse filling in from the SE with a really long 14-second period. Waist to chest-high waves (3-3ft) under offshore NNE winds in the morning. That long period means the sets will be fat and powerful at the river mouth or points, but it might be a bit straight for the beach. The energy is moderate (472-467). It’s a good, clean day.

Saturday the 11th sees the wind shift cross-onshore, making things choppy. The swell sticks around 4ft from the SE with a 13-second period, but the quality drops, so it’s a bit of a wait-and-see.

Sunday the 12th is back on. Clean conditions with offshore ENE winds in the morning. Swell is 3ft from the SE with a 12-second period, and the energy is moderate (393). It’s a good one for a longboard or a fun shortboard.

Monday the 13th and Tuesday the 14th look a bit bumpy. The swell builds, hitting 6ft from the SSW on Tuesday afternoon, but the wind is cross-onshore. The energy gets strong (up to 842), but it’s going to be choppy and hard to manage. This is more of a challenge for experienced surfers only.

Then we hit a nice run starting Wednesday the 15th. Morning offshore winds from the ENE return with a 4ft SSW swell and 9-second period. It’s clean and fun.

Now, my top pick for the whole forecast is Thursday the 16th. Morning session is magic. We’ve got 5ft of SSW swell, an 11-second period, and light offshore NE winds. The energy is strong (710) and the conditions are clean. Expect very good surf. This is the one to circle on the calendar.

Friday the 17th and Saturday the 18th are also excellent. Friday holds 4-5ft swells with offshore winds, and Saturday the 18th afternoon goes completely glassy with 4ft from the SSE. The energy stays solid (555-928). Both are standout days for consistent, well-shaped waves. Crowds are possible here at Jaconé, so get out early.

The second week settles down a bit. From Sunday the 19th through Tuesday the 22nd, the swell drops and periods shorten. You’ll see waist-high waves (3-5ft) with mostly clean conditions, but the energy drops. Wednesday the 22nd through Thursday the 23rd mornings look good with offshore NE winds and 4-4ft ESE swell, but the afternoons get blown out by strong E winds.

Overall, there’s plenty to work with. The real magic is the window from the 16th to the 18th. Don’t sleep on it.

Stay stoked,
Rusty

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